Putin Says Modern Agricultural Technology Can Help Africa Become a Major Food Exporter↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said modern agricultural technologies and improved production systems could enable African countries not only to meet their own food requirements but also to emerge…
Russia and Africa Adopt Action Plan Through 2029 to Advance Trade, Investment and Strategic Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Russia and African countries have agreed on a joint action plan through 2029 to advance trade, investment and cooperation across strategic sectors, as leaders at the third Russia–Africa Summit called…
AU Commission Chairperson urges Africa to capture greater value from resources, renews call for global Financial reforms↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for stronger African economic sovereignty, equitable global financial arrangements and expanded technology cooperation with Russia…
Fana Media Corporation, Russia’s RT Renew Cooperation Agreement in News Exchange, Digital Innovation and Professional Development↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Fana Media Corporation (FMC) and Russia’s international media network RT have renewed their cooperation agreement in Moscow, expanding their partnership in news and content exchange, digital media,…
Third Russia–Africa Summit to Kick Off in Moscow Today, Focusing on Strategic Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — The Third Russia–Africa Summit kicks off in Moscow today, bringing together Russian and African leaders for two days of discussions on political relations, economic cooperation and the future of their…
Africa Is an Independent Center of a Multipolar World, Not an Arena of Rivalry, Says Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Russia views African countries as sovereign and equal partners and supports their emergence as an independent center of global development within a more just, multipolar world, Russian Foreign Ministry…
Russia Offers to Share Technology and Development Experience to Advance Africa’s Economic Sovereignty↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) – Russia has expressed readiness to share its technological and economic development experience with African countries, emphasizing stronger domestic capacities, technology transfer and strategic…
Russia–Africa Summit to Set New Cooperation Priorities as 48 African Countries Confirm Participation↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — The Third Russia–Africa Summit is set to open in Moscow on Wednesday, bringing together representatives of 48 African countries and Russia for high-level discussions on political relations, economic…
Tana Forum Is Africa’s “Open Marketplace of Ideas” for Continental Peace and Sovereign Solutions — Ghanaian President↗
Addis Ababa, October 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has described the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa as an “open marketplace of ideas,” underscoring its distinctive role in fostering candid debate,…
Ghanaian President Mahama Puts Economic Sovereignty at the Heart of Africa’s Peace and Security Agenda↗
Addis Ababa, October 24, 2026 (FMC) — African countries must overcome structural economic dependency, strengthen domestic productive capacity and take greater responsibility for financing their own peace and development to secure lasting…
Ghanaian President: Africa’s Next Chapter Must Turn Liberation into Economic Transformation and Prosperity↗
Addis Ababa, October 23, 2026 (FMC) — Africa’s historic struggle against colonial domination must be followed by a new era of economic transformation and prosperity for its people, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said, outlining the…
Russian Foreign Minister Says Sputnik’s New African Offices to Expand Access to Objective Information↗
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2026 (FMC) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Sputnik’s newly opened editorial centers in Tanzania and South Africa will expand African audiences’ access to objective, verified information, free from…
Russian, Chinese Scientists Develop Ultrasonic Technology to Strengthen Metal Welding↗
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2026 (FMC) — Scientists from Russia and China have developed an ultrasonic welding technology that doubles the strength of metal joints and extends component service life by 1.9 times, opening new possibilities for…
Russia Launches International AI Alliance with BRICS Partners to Strengthen Technological Competitiveness↗
Addis Ababa, October 15, 2026 (FMC) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the establishment of a new international alliance to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) between Russia, BRICS member states, and other…
Egypt Announces Further Gold-Mining Operations in Sudan Days After Airstrikes Killed 72 Civilians↗
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2026 (FMC) — Egypt has announced further military operations targeting gold-mining activities days after its deadly airstrikes on mining sites in neighboring Sudan reportedly killed 72 civilians. The Egyptian…
Iran Proposes BRICS-Wide Network of Photonics Laboratories to Advance Scientific Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2026 (FMC) — Iran has proposed establishing an international network of photonics laboratories among BRICS member states to expand researchers’ access to specialized equipment, strengthen scientific cooperation,…
World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings Underway in Bangkok, Focus on AI, Jobs and Investment↗
Addis Ababa, October 12, 2026 (FMC) — The 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings are underway in Bangkok, Thailand, with practical artificial intelligence, job creation, small-business financing and private investment in emerging…
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Advancing International Law and Justice↗
Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — South African jurist and human rights advocate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, recognizing a distinguished…
AU Commission Chairperson Reaffirms AU Support for Sovereign, United Libya and Libyan-Owned Political Process Addis Aba↗
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2026 (FMC) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has reaffirmed the African Union’s commitment to Libya’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the country’s…
Upcoming China-US Presidents’ Meeting in Washington Carries Global Stakes for a Defining Relationship – China Daily↗
Addis Ababa, September 22, 2026 (FMC) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming state visit to the United States is placing the trajectory of China-US relations under an intense global spotlight, with Beijing and Washington seeking to…